Author name: Dan Parrish

Dan Parrish was named CEO of Acqua Recovery in September 2019. He joined the team in 2018 as Director of Marketing and has made a career-long commitment to help those struggling with addiction and its underlying mental health and behavioral causes and triggers. His mission is to ensure every individual receives the treatment and education necessary to recover and to find the resources that best suit their needs. With over 10 years of sobriety, Dan brings true empathy to those in distress and believes the path to recovery starts with each individual finding their true self. “Addiction is a disease we can only successfully treat by meeting it with compassion and honesty. If we do not find the reason why the cycle of self-medication started, how can we find the road to sobriety?” Dan is passionate about creating a program that facilitates long term success in both Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

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Barriers to Treatment and How to Overcome Them

You know you need therapy for your addiction or mental health problems, but you’re putting it off. Perhaps you’ve tried before and had a negative experience, or you’re too afraid of the stigma, or the expense seems excessive. There are many obstacles in the way of people getting the help they need. The good news is that there are ways to overcome them, and Acqua Recovery in Utah is here to support you through the journey.

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Supporting Your Loved One in Recovery During the Holidays

The holidays are a fun and exciting time to visit with friends and family and partake in traditions and festivities. However, this can also be a very difficult time for those in drug or alcohol addiction recovery due to emotional and physical triggers as well as the usual holiday stress. As a friend or family member to someone working on their recovery, you may be wondering what you can do to help them stay sober during the holidays.

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Relapse Prevention Plan Example: Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays

The holidays are a time of the year that is jam-packed with celebration, fun, great food, and togetherness. However, in regards to substance abuse, it can be triggering for some individuals. This could be true for a number of reasons. Sometimes an individual might have to relive a tragedy that occurred during the holidays; for others, entering the holiday season just means celebrating with drinking, which can get out of hand quickly.

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BPD vs. Bipolar Disorder: Differences in Symptoms and Treatment

BPD and Bipolar Disorder are two different mental health disorders that are oftentimes grouped together. This is due in large part to a lack of understanding surrounding both mental health conditions. It is imperative that those who don’t understand the differences between the two start at a place of understanding them individually. There are a wide variety of differences in BPD and bipolar disorder; these include symptoms, causes, triggers, and even treatment.

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